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La Palapa Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

La Palapa Restaurant

4.7 (3185)
MXN500 and over
International
Pulpito 105-3, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
La Palapa Restaurant combines gourmet cuisine, friendly service, and the tropical setting of Los Muertos Beach in Puerto Vallarta, México. Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, La Palapa has been a tradition in Puerto Vallarta since 1969. Our Beach Club is open daily and is the perfect spot to spend a day relaxing on the beach. Live Music every night at the La Palapa bar for a special romantic night.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary Mexican, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    La Palapa is one of the few venues in Puerto Vallarta that can cater up to 300 diners for a private event. We will work with you to design the perfect night for you and your guests, whether you are celebrating a small wedding or a corporate event, we will present a personalized food and drinks menu and help you make sure your special event is unforgettable.
  • Neighborhood
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Cross street
    Amapas
  • Parking details
    La Palapa offers some street parking spots exclusively for our clients, but if there is no more available parking, you will definitely find something nearby.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music every night from 8-11pm!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,185 people are saying

La Palapa Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    International

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Most Booked

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Ambiance

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    International

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Palapa offers a "romantic beachfront dining experience" with "delicious" seafood dishes and "impeccable service." Guests rave about its "stunning ocean views" and "ambient live music." While some mention that prices can be high, the "unforgettable sunsets" and "friendly staff" make it a "must-visit" in Puerto Vallarta.
3,185 Reviews
  1. Elena VIP

    Puerto Vallarta1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting (on the beach) is beautiful, but it felt like they were upselling us on everything. For lunch, we spent over $150 USD--which is very pricey for lunch in Mexico. They need to have a more reasonable lunch menu. The view was amazing, but the food was not worth that price for lunch in Mexico.

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  2. Elizabeth

    Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is always where we spend our last dinner in Puerto Vallarta! Beach and inside tables are both lovely. The waitstaff were very careful about food allergies, which I appreciate. Seafood and vegan entrees were both amazing. Even the take-away container with the leftovers was beautiful! Recommend highly, as always!

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  3. Barbara VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic dinner in the beach . The shrimp was delicious as was the tortilla soup. The lava cake was to die for. Loved this place

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  4. Mariana

    Mexico City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was absolutely fantastic…the place is very romantic…candlelight, seafront, there was soft live music. The food is delicious and they have a very interesting concept. Service was good.

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  5. Michelle

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food not as tasty as remember. Service and ambiance were delightful

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  6. Nyjeri VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place always knocks it of the park with delicious food, impeccable service and friendliness. The coconut shrimp are the best ever and they were out of the lobster and when the server saw me and my husband’s disappointment, he went next-door to their sister restaurant to get us two lobsters. And then we were told them we were celebrating our daughter making straight A’s in college her sophomore year and they bought over a special dessert and mini fireworks she and we were delighted. We will always come here for special occasions.

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  7. Mark

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating our anniversary, my wife and I enjoyed a sunset dinner on the beach. Beautifully lit, warm, and with pleasant live music and the sounds of the waves. Our dinner was delicious and the pacing was unrushed and entirely satisfying. I will recommend to all who visit Puerto Vallarta.

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  8. Raven VIP

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience great food and service. Environment is nice.

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  9. Allen VIP

    Chicago / Illinois17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best tacos & shrimp tacos we've ever had!! Only drawback was the constant stream of people selling their goods because we sat outside by the beach. Sit inside to avoid this. Food was outstanding!!

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  10. Lynn

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view, great food and excellent service! The ambiance is wonderful.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for La Palapa Restaurant

Pulpito 105-3, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Amapas
  • Neighborhood
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary Mexican, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    La Palapa offers some street parking spots exclusively for our clients, but if there is no more available parking, you will definitely find something nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music every night from 8-11pm!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    La Palapa is one of the few venues in Puerto Vallarta that can cater up to 300 diners for a private event. We will work with you to design the perfect night for you and your guests, whether you are celebrating a small wedding or a corporate event, we will present a personalized food and drinks menu and help you make sure your special event is unforgettable.
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